Best Japan Dictionary Apps

208+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated July 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our japan dictionary list covers 208+ iPhone apps updated through July 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Top Picks for Japan Dictionary

Japanese Dictionary Takoboto#1

Japanese Dictionary Takoboto by Ondrej Benovsky

Japanese language study tool
Editor's Choice
📚 Education
4.7(29 ratings)
Free
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This app is a comprehensive Japanese-English dictionary and language learning tool. It offers detailed information on words, including example sentences, kanji details, and conjugated forms. Search functionality supports various input methods like kanji, kana, and romaji.

Shirabe Jisho#2

Shirabe Jisho by Blazej Stanek

Offline dictionary and more
Strong Contender
🔍 Reference
4.9😊(8.6K ratings)
Free
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This app provides a comprehensive offline Japanese-English and English-Japanese dictionary. It includes extensive entries, kanji details with stroke order, name databases, and example sentences. Features handwriting recognition and advanced search options for efficient language learning.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Comprehensive dictionary with many features
  • 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
  • 💡 Ability to draw kanji for lookup
  • 🚀 Offline functionality

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Search history can get cluttered
  • 👎 Lack of pitch accent information
  • 👎 Some example sentences are of poor quality
Japanese#3

Japanese by renzo Inc.

More than a dictionary
Worth Considering
🔍 Reference
4.8😊(3.4K ratings)
Free
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This comprehensive language learning tool offers an extensive dictionary with over 175,000 entries and 58,000 example sentences. It includes advanced features like handwriting recognition, conjugation search, and a text reader, alongside flashcard study tools and JLPT-specific lists. Learn Japanese offline with this pocket-sized study companion.

What We Love

  • 📚 Comprehensive dictionary with detailed information
  • 🔍 Efficient search options (kanji, radicals, handwriting)
  • 🗂️ Customizable vocabulary lists and flashcards
  • 💡 Helpful features like JLPT/Kanji Kentei levels, example sentences

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Handwriting recognition issues, especially on newer iOS versions
  • 🔇 Text-to-speech function not working for some users
  • 🔀 Inconsistent organization of example sentences and conjugations

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This app serves as a comprehensive Japanese-Myanmar dictionary and learning tool. It offers vocabulary translation, Japanese lessons for all levels, and practice exercises to aid memorization. Users can easily look up word meanings, writing styles, and examples.

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This app is an offline Japanese study tool that functions as a dictionary, translator, and flashcard creator. It helps users learn Japanese by analyzing text from their surroundings, such as signs and menus, and creating personalized study materials.

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This app provides a comprehensive Japanese dictionary with over 1 million entries, offering multiple search methods including camera, handwriting, voice, and text. It also includes grammar explanations, personalized flashcards, and JLPT mock tests to aid language learning.

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This app teaches Japanese kanji by focusing on vocabulary words. It offers writing practice with stroke detection and spaced repetition reviews for effective memorization. Learn kanji readings naturally through over 5,000 JLPT-aligned words.

Vocabulary-first kanji learningWriting lessons with stroke detectionSpaced repetition reviews
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Read Japanese news daily N5-N1
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Practice Japanese reading, listening, and speaking with daily news articles tailored to your JLPT level. Features AI conversation practice, pronunciation scoring, and mock tests for exam success.

Daily news articles for N5-N1 levelsAI conversation practice with feedbackAI pronunciation scoring
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Japanese Translator Offline
Japanese Translator Offline
Japanese Translator Offline
Japanese Dictionary in English
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Translate between English and Japanese with this offline dictionary and translator. It offers a vast vocabulary, sentence search, and pronunciation, making it ideal for travelers and language learners.

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10
MM-JP Dictionary
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Myanmar Japanese Dictionary
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Easily find Japanese meanings with this offline dictionary. Search by Myanmar, English, or Japanese words, and save your favorites. Includes Japanese and English voice pronunciations.

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Learn Japanese - Phrasebook
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Learn to speak and write Japanese effectively with this easy-to-use phrasebook app. It offers essential translated phrases, native speaker audio, and vocabulary to help you communicate with locals and navigate Japan. Start with free content and unlock more for comprehensive learning.

Essential Japanese phrasesNative speaker audioOffline learning
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French Conjugation.
French Conjugation.
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Easily conjugate French verbs in any tense or mood. This tool provides instant conjugations for thousands of verbs, supporting searches with or without accents. Its simple interface makes it ideal for learners and fluent speakers alike.

Conjugate any French verbAll tenses and moodsThousands of verbs indexed
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This app helps you read, write, and learn Japanese with a powerful dictionary, offline OCR, and interactive flashcards. It offers advanced text analysis and a unique social feature for community support.

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imiwa?
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A comprehensive offline Japanese dictionary supporting multiple languages for definitions. It includes kanji information, example sentences, and conjugation tools, making it suitable for learners of all levels.

Offline Japanese dictionaryMultilingual definitionsKanji database
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Midori (Japanese Dictionary)
Midori (Japanese Dictionary)
Midori (Japanese Dictionary)
by Sukolsak Sakshuwong
Free
$4.99 | 100% OFF

A comprehensive Japanese dictionary app offering extensive word and kanji entries, example sentences, and advanced search capabilities. It supports offline use and includes features like flashcards and stroke order diagrams to aid language learning.

Extensive Japanese-English dictionaryKanji entries with stroke orderExample sentences with furigana
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(209)
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16
Google Translate
Google Translate
Google Translate
Text, Photo & Voice Translator
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Instantly translate text, voice, and images between hundreds of languages. Features include offline translation, real-time conversation translation, and the ability to save frequently used phrases.

Text translationOffline translationInstant camera translation
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17
Learn Japanese Phrases & Words
Learn Japanese Phrases & Words
Learn Japanese Phrases & Words
Japanese Conversation Guide
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Master Japanese conversation with this app. Practice speaking and listening with a native Japanese speaking parrot, learning essential phrases and words for your travels. Offline access makes learning convenient anytime, anywhere.

Learn common Japanese phrases and wordsPractice speaking and listening skillsNative Japanese pronunciation
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Dictionary.com: English Words
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Dictionary, Thesaurus, Vocab
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Access over 2 million trusted definitions and synonyms for English words. Enhance your vocabulary with daily new words, example sentences, and audio pronunciations. This app provides grammar tips and editorial content to deepen your understanding of the English language.

2 million+ definitions and synonymsWord of the DayExample sentences
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This app offers a comprehensive bilingual dictionary for English and Japanese, with translation capabilities for words and phrases. It supports offline use for over 350,000 entries, including pronunciation and text scanning from images. Gamified learning tools and vocabulary builders are included to aid language acquisition.

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In 24 Hours Learn Japanese
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Learn Japanese quickly and effectively with interactive audiovisual lessons. Focus on practical conversation skills with context-aware translations and curated topics. Ideal for busy individuals, travelers, and business professionals.

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